New M35 Owner

[Appstatedeuce]

I am new to Deuce ownership. I have a 1963 M35 Studebaker. I'm looking for any tips and advice that can be offered! I have a lot to learn about these amazing vehicles.

 

[DEUCE1209]

welcome! Read the TM's and make sure you have good brakes before you get on the road. Have fun!

 

[littlebob]

Welcome to the site! Your question is broad for a simple reply. Now that the TM's are back up,
download the ones that pertain to your truck and learn them. If you have a particular issue you want to know about, use the search and you'll find what your looking for. For me the TM's are time consuming to find the answer sometimes. After I try and don't find an answer I'll ask.
Your best bet is to find other Deuce owners in your area that can help you face to face.
Again welcome to the site and PM me if you get lost.

 

[gunboy1656]

Must not be a proud new owner of a deuce, you didn't post any pics.

Anyway congrats on the purchase. and welcome to the looney bin.

 

[SSG Rock]

Welcome to SS, The Lube Order will teach you a lot, Read over it and learn where all the points are. Check these points about once a year or after everytime your truck has been in heavy mud or water. You do this and you will get many years of good service from your truck.
Regards,
SSG Rock

 

[mobileauto2000]

A search tip.

If I have no luck with Steel Soldiers search engine I will use Google and will almost always get a link back to a Steel Soldiers thread with the info I am looking for.

And please post a pic of your Truck

John

 

[gimpyrobb]

Too many M35s to help you. Do you have a gasser, multi, or diesel(Cat) motor? Welcome to the club!

 

[hendersond]

Welcome!
Pics, Pics, Pics...
Where did it come from?
What has it been doing for the last 58 years?
Do you know any of its history?

Dan

 

[klsmith925]

definantly need some pics

 

[Gunfreak25]

1st post and no pictures. You should be banned!!

 

[Appstatedeuce]

Thanks guys, I will download the TM today! Pics will be posted soon. As far as the engine, it's a continental multifuel diesel. For the history I have not had time to research. I do know that it has spent the last 4 years in Boone, NC. Two guys that I graduated with from Appalichian State bought it from Watauga County and used it for tailgating at the football games. The truck won ESPN'S Tailgate of the year award in 2008.

 

[hendersond]

Does it look like this?

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[Appstatedeuce]

That would be the truck

 

[hendersond]

Did you get the trailer too? What did the county use the truck for? Was it a civil defense truck or wildland fire truck?

 

[Appstatedeuce]

Unfortunately I couldn't get the trailer. They have another deuce that they have fixed up and are still taking to games. As far as the county, they had it for the sheriffs dept but they never used it.

 

[steelandcanvas]

As far as the county, they had it for the sheriffs dept but they never used it.

Counties get these trucks for free, and sometimes don't follow through with plans for them. My first Deuce was purchased from a county that had ideas for it that never materialized.

 

[AMGeneral]

I could be wrong,but I believe that truck either had a LD 465-1 or a LDS 427 multifuel in it.

I only looked at it once or twice,and don't really remember.

 

[JCKnife]

Still no pics?